Fire fee 2012-13 billing delayed
Appeals of the state’s fire prevention fee have been overwhelming. Nearly 10 percent of the bills mailed this fall have been appealed, according to...
County grapples with potential budget disasters
After the first quarter of fiscal year 2013-14, the Riverside County financial condition continues to improve very slowly. However, several very dangerous issues are...
County to consolidate emergency functions
Riverside County is re-organizing its emergency and disaster service agencies. The new Emergency Management Department will be composed of two public health agencies —...
Anza takes small step toward water management
Anza Valley’s future development hinges on water availability and a plan to maintain its sustainability. The pristine and relatively undeveloped valley is classified as...
State wants to raise fire fee: $150-plus minimum
Even before regulations implementing the recently enacted state fire fee are implemented, state officials submitted proposed changes to ensure a higher fee.
Last week,...
State budget balanced and on time
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a balanced budget last Thursday for fiscal year 2013-14 in time to begin July 1.
The budget totaled $96.3...
Draft plan for Palms to Pines Scenic Byway available
A draft Corridor Management Plan is the result of five workshops over the past year ...
Riverside County plans new medical dispatch system
A new dispatch system for emergency medical calls is on the horizon in Riverside County. At a workshop last week, the Board of Supervisors...
Fire restrictions increase on forest
As of Friday, June 28, as the seasonal fire danger rises, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest.
This...
Riverside County budget continues to deteriorate
After a quarter of the fiscal year, the Riverside County budget problems have not improved and are slightly worse, according to interim County Executive...